Nate Thompson has been suspended three games for his hit on Justin Faulk.
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Thompson (shoulder) is expected to make his season debut on Wednesday.
Thompson has missed the start of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery in June. Thompson is expected to slot in on the Ducks’ fourth line against his former team. With Thompson back in the lineup, Patrick Maroon will likely be the healthy scratch.
Couturier (concussion) is expected to play Thursday in Calgary.
Couturier (concussion) remains day-to-day; questionable for Thursday’s game.
Couturier has missed the last two games with a concussion and could miss his third straight contest on Thursday. Monitor Couturier’s status heading into the weekend.
Couturier (concussion) will not play on Tuesday; could play Thursday.
Couturier will be held out of the lineup tonight but could be back on Thursday. Couturier has one goal and two assists in six games this season.
Couturier (upper-body) is not expected to play on Tuesday vs. Buffalo.
Couturier admitted that he is dealing with a concussion after Tuesday’s morning skate. He will not be in the lineup tonight vs. Buffalo but he could be back in the lineup on Thursday.
Couturier left Wednesday’s game with an apparent head injury and did not return.
Couturier had to be helped off of the ice during the Flyers win over the Bruins on Wednesday. He was hit high by Bruins forward and former teammate Zac Rinaldo. Couturier may have suffered a concussion, which could keep him out of Saturday’s game vs. the Rangers. Monitor his status leading up to that contest.
Ristolainen (upper-body) cleared to make his preseason debut on Tuesday.
Ristolainen missed the start of camp because of an upper-body injury, but participated in practice on Monday and will play on Tuesday. The 20-year-old blueliner had 20 points (8G / 12A) in 78 games with the Sabres last year. He will be a key member of Buffalo’s backend this season and for many years to come.
The Canadiens have selected Noah Juulsen with the 26th overall pick.
The Flyers have selected Travis Konecny with the 24th overall pick.
Thompson (upper-body) will return to the lineup in Game 1.
Thompson (upper-body) will not play in Game 4.
Thompson took part in the morning skate, but will not be available for Game 4. He remains day-to-day and could be available for Game 5 (if necessary).
Thompson (upper-body) will not play in Game 3; possible for Game 4.
Thompson missed the first two games of the series and he will be held out of the lineup for a third consecutive game. He could be back in the lineup for Game 4 on Wednesday.
Ristolainen (illness) is expected to return to the lineup on Friday.
Ristolainen was held out of Wednesday’s game with an illness, but he is expected to be available for Friday’s contest vs. the Blackhawks. Ristolainen has three goals and one assist in his last three games.
Ristolainen is doubtful for Wednesday's game with an illness.
Simmonds (leg) will miss the rest of the regular season.
Simmonds was hit in the leg by a Mark Streit shot last night and hobbled off of the ice without putting any weight on his leg. Simmonds reportedly suffered a fracture left leg and will miss the rest of the regular season. Simmonds finishes the season with 28 goals and 22 assists (50 points) in 75 games.
Ristolainen will be a healthy scratch on Sunday.
The Sabres will sit Ristolainen tonight vs. the Red Wings and he will be replaced by Andrej Meszaros. Ristolainen has one assist and a minus-5 rating in his last eight games.
Ristolainen returned to the Sabres lineup on Friday after missing two games with an illness.
Ristolainen was back paired with his usual partner Nikita Zadorov last night vs. the Panthers. He played 19:07 TOI and registered one shot in the 2-0 loss. The Sabres are back in action tonight in New York.
Ristolainen (illness) will not play on Wednesday.
Ristolainen took part in the Sabres morning skate, but will miss his second straight game with the flu. Look for him to be back on Friday vs. Florida.
Ristolainen (illness) will not play on Monday.
Ristolainen was left back in Buffalo so he will not be in the lineup tonight. He is listed as day-to-day.